Facilities Manager, Data Center Operations

Google; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Facilities Manager for Data Center Operations in Haskell, TX to lead global compliance, monitor critical systems, and optimize site programs. You will drive cost efficiency, enhance maintenance practices, and guide cross‑functional collaboration to support cutting‑edge infrastructure.

A strong background in electrical/mechanical systems and people leadership is essential. The role emphasizes collaboration across business units, adherence to standards, and delivering reliable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in data center operations or related operational experience.
• 5 years of experience managing technical teams and vendors for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activities for data centers and monitor global results.
• Monitor data center systems operations and minimize risk with global teams.
• Ensure sites follow facility and maintenance programs globally.
• Develop strategies to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
• Recommend data center design improvements for next‑gen facilities.

Skills

People management

Vendor management

Electrical & mechanical systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Facilities Manager, Data Center Operations

Location: Haskell, TX, USA

This role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in data center operations or other relevant operational experience in non-DC industries (e.g., power generation, HVAC and refrigeration, industrial manufacturing, military, oil and gas, maritime/marine, chemical cluster, etc.).
• 5 years of experience managing technical teams and vendors in charge of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and controls infrastructure and components.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in collaborating with other business units to meet company goals and standards.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in a data center environment.
• Excellent people management and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate at all levels.

About the job

At Google, we aim to foster Googley work environments that are collaborative, friendly and fun. The Facilities Management team brings our spaces to life as you oversee the daily operations of our offices. While roles with similar names at other companies can be far more mundane, you're a creative, organized customer service specialist, who takes pride in seeing things run smoothly and efficiently. You go out of your way to make sure that clients are not only satisfied, but singing Google's praises. You're comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with the highest standards of excellence. You aren't afraid to have fun with your job, and bring an enthusiasm, dedication and a collaborative spirit to build and maintain office spaces that facilitate some of the world's most cutting edge innovation.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting‑edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world‑leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $129,000-$189,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to perform compliance activities for a data center and analyze compliance results for data centers globally. Ensure regional and global teams are complying with project/schedule guidelines and Google design standards.
• Drive efforts to monitor data center systems operations, control site activities to minimize risk, and ensure effective response to any excursions.
• Drive efforts to ensure sites are following facility, maintenance, and standard programs globally while exhibiting strength in improvement to said policies and programs.
• Lead the development of strategies to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact at a site, along with driving site‑level development of programs and initiatives.
• Incorporate subject‑matter expertise and experience to make recommendations for data center design improvements to optimize equipment and operations for next‑generation data centers.

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